Posts by Steve Cohen
How does your body feel right now?
When looking at an unpleasant reaction to an event you have had, imagine you in a four-story building. On your first floor, there is the event: perhaps the event is tripping over some wires around your computer table. Your brain recognizes what has happened. On your second floor is pain. Your brain is well equipped…
Read MoreBecome a non-smoker
Secondhand smoke is the combination of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke breathed out by smokers. Secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals. Hundreds are toxic and about 70 can cause cancer What are the risks of being exposed to secondhand smoke Secondhand smoke causes numerous health problems in…
Read MoreHypnosis in the treatment of anxiety- and stress-related disorders
Self-hypnosis training is a fast, cost-effective, non-addictive, and safe option in place of medication to care for anxiety-related conditions. Multiple experimental pieces of literature on self-hypnosis in treating anxiety and stress-related disorders, including anxiety associated with cancer, surgery, burns, and medical/dental procedures, have been published. Research has also provided findings regarding self-hypnotic treatment of anxiety-related…
Read MoreFinding therapy and support can be confusing
It’s nice to have somewhere to talk about your difficulties, but is that the reason for therapy? As a Registered Nurse and a Hypnotherapist, this is one of the frustrations I often hear when people schedule their appointments. These conversations either occur when I have someone arrive for their initial screening or while I am…
Read MoreWhat do you eat when recovering from illness?
What do you eat when recovering from illness? It is essential to eat and drink well. This will boost your immune system and help you to regain your strength. If you have a good appetite Your diet should be healthy and balanced if you: are otherwise feeling well have a good appetite (desire to…
Read MoreHow Does Hypnosis Work
Hypnosis has navigated between two sides. Some viewed it as quackery, though more individuals began to use it as therapy. It is beginning to move ahead faster and more effectively as an alternative treatment for many illnesses and difficulties. One study found that hypnosis could improve memory, though the improvement level could depend on…
Read MoreSmoking remains the leading cause
Do you know smoke remains the leading cause of preventable death? Tobacco has a severe effect on the health of users. Tobacco use continues as the leading preventable cause of illness and loss of life in the United States, attributing to more than 480,000 deaths each year. Still, various tobacco products present unpredictable health risk…
Read MoreDoes oatmeal help you lose weight?
Oatmeal can assist with weight loss because it contains soluble fiber, keeping you feeling fuller. Steel-cut or rolled oats are the most nutritious and filling oatmeal to add to your diet. Avoid processed or instant oatmeal, and don’t add too much sugar to your oats for the most health benefits. Oat-based meals…
Read MoreWhat is Self-Image and How Do You Improve It?
Change your self-image, and you change your personality and your behavior. A healthy, positive self-image is essential for a lot of reasons. Self-image has been examined by psychologists and philosophers alike for centuries. Even though there are many opinions as to what self-image is precisely, people will agree that self-image has much to do with…
Read MoreIndulge yourself in powerful life changes
Do you know anyone who is so self-focused that they seem to dwell on everything that was going wrong in their lives? They may not quit talking about their difficulties. Perhaps you wondered what was wrong with that person that their lives were so out of control as they experienced one crisis after another. They…
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